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2006 House Bill 6009: Expand prior offence drunk driving penalties
Public Act 564 of 2006
Introduced by Rep. Kevin A. Elsenheimer (R) on April 27, 2006
To make a third drunk driving offence anytime during a person's life a felony, potentially subject to up to five years in prison. Under current law this applies to a third offense within 10 years. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on April 27, 2006
Reported in the House on June 14, 2006
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on June 21, 2006
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on June 21, 2006
Received in the Senate on June 27, 2006
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 27, 2006
Reported in the Senate on September 20, 2006
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on November 28, 2006
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on November 28, 2006
Received in the House on November 29, 2006
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on January 3, 2007